Dr. Liuning Zhou

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Matt Zhou holds a PhD in Communication from the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. As a Research Director at the Center for Digital Future, Zhou oversees the development and execution of the center’s research projects, coordinates the research process with partners, and leads quality control efforts. His research focuses on international telecommunications, communications policy, and new media. He has published peer-reviewed research articles in prestigious academic journals including China Information, Chinese Journal of Communication, International Journal of Mobile Marketing, Journal of Interactive Marketing, and Social Behavior and Personality. Zhou has a deep understanding of research methodology and teaches research methods and data analytics courses within the communication management program at USC Annenberg.

Research Interests

Experience

Visiting Communication Management Expert

— Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Oversees research projects and coordinates research process at the Center for Digital Future.

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.